Circle of Life

01/02/2026

Happy New Year! ✨️ January openings below⬇️ Our hearts are incredibly full here at Mountainside as we shift into 2026! Thank you for being a part of our community as we grow and evolve year after year. This is a friendly reminder that we do have an increase in our rates for services as of Jan 1st.
Here's our availability for the month ahead:
🎆Sat 1 /3
Dan - 4:00, 5:30, 7:00
🎆Mon 1/5
Zoe - 10:30
🎆Wed 1/7
Dan - 2:30, 4:00, 5:30, 6:30
🎆Fri 1/9
Dan - 2:30, 4:00, 5:30, 7:00
🎆Sun 1/11
Zoe - 3:00
🎆Tues 1/13
Megan - 2:30
🎆Wed 1/14
Zoe - 9:00, 1:30
Megan - 9:30 (30min only), 12:30
Dan - 2:30, 4:00, 5:30, 6:30
🎆Thurs 1/15
Megan - 2:00, 3:30
🎆Fri 1/16
Dan - 2:30, 4:00, 5:30, 7:00
🎆Sat 1/17
Dan - 2:30, 4:00, 5:30, 7:00
🎆Tues 1/20
Megan - 2:30
🎆Wed 1/21
Megan - 9:30, 1:00
Dan - 2:30, 4:00, 5:30, 6:30
Zoe - 3:00, 4:30
🎆Thurs 1/22
Zoe - 8:00
🎆Fri 1/23
Megan - 9:30, 10:30
Zoe - 11:00
🎆Mon 1/26
Zoe - 9:00, 10:30, 12:00, 1:00
🎆Tues 1/27
Zoe - 10:30, 12:00, 1:00
🎆Wed 1/28
Zoe - 9:00, 10:30, 12:00, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30
Megan - 9:30, 11:00, 12:30
Dan - 2:30, 4:00, 5:30, 6:30
🎆Thurs 1/29
Zoe. 8:00, 9:30, 11:00, 12:30
Megan - 2:00, 3:30, 5:00, 6:30
🎆Fri 1/30
Zoe - 9:00, 12:00 (30min only)
Megan - 9:30, 11:00
Dan - 2:30, 4:00, 5:30, 7:00
🎆Sat 1/3
Dan - 2:30, 4:00, 5:30, 7:00
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Contact us today!
📞 802-440-2513
📧Mountainsidetm@gmail.com
📍Pownal, VT

01/01/2026

A clinical study observed women with Hashimoto’s related subclinical hypothyroidism who consumed 50 milliliters of aloe vera juice daily for nine months. By the end of the study period, all participants showed normalized thyroid stimulating hormone levels without using thyroid medication.

Researchers believe aloe vera may support thyroid health by reducing inflammation, calming immune overactivity, and improving gut integrity, which plays a key role in hormone regulation. Improved immune balance may allow the thyroid to resume healthier hormone production naturally.

Scientists caution that while results are promising, aloe vera is not a replacement for medical care and further studies are needed to confirm long term safety and effectiveness. Anyone with thyroid disease should consult a healthcare professional before making treatment changes.

Sources/Credits: peer reviewed endocrinology and nutrition research on aloe vera and subclinical hypothyroidism
Shared for informational/Educational purpose only

12/31/2025

12/31/2025

12/27/2025

Research shows that diet can play a powerful role in managing ADHD symptoms. A major study found that 64% of children experienced a notable drop in symptoms simply by changing what they ate. These findings highlight the connection between nutrition and brain function.

Certain foods can influence attention, focus, and emotional regulation. Diets high in processed sugars, artificial additives, or low in essential nutrients may worsen ADHD symptoms. Conversely, a balanced diet rich in whole foods, fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats supports cognitive function and behavioral regulation.

For many children, eliminating or reducing trigger foods led to measurable improvements in attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Parents and caregivers reported that children were calmer, more focused, and better able to complete tasks after dietary changes.

This does not replace medical care, but it emphasizes the importance of nutrition as a complementary strategy. Pediatricians, dietitians, and parents can work together to identify dietary adjustments that support a child’s unique needs.

Small, consistent changes in eating habits can have a meaningful impact on a child’s brain and behavior. By prioritizing nutrient-rich foods and reducing potential triggers, families can help children with ADHD thrive in everyday life.

12/17/2025

Please beware if you have taken depo provera.

12/16/2025

12/14/2025

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12/14/2025

12/01/2025

December is here, and we're excited to share our availability for the month ahead!
Take note, Mountainside Therapeutic Massage will be gently increasing our rates come the new year.
Please see your December Newsletter in your email for more information.
✨️Openings for the month:
❄️Tues 12/2
Zoë - 12:00 (30min only)
❄️Wed 12/4
Dan - 5:00, 6:30
❄️Fri 12/5
Zoe - 9:00
❄️Sat 12/6
Dan - 2:30, 4:00, 5:30, 7:00
❄️Tues 12/9
Zoe - 11:00
Rosalind - 2:00 (30min only), 6:00
❄️Wed 12/10
Zoe - 10:30, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30
Dan - 2:30 (30min only), 5:00, 6:30
❄️Thurs 12/11
Zoe - 8:00, 10:30, 12:00
❄️Fri 12/12
Dan - 2:30, 4:00, 5:30, 7:00
❄️Sat 12/13
Zoe - 8:30
❄️Mon 12/15
Zoe - 9:00, 10:30
❄️Tues 12/16
Zoe - 12:00
Rosalind - 2:00
❄️Wed 12/17
Zoe - 10:30, 12:00, 1:30, 2:30
Dan - 2:30, 4:00, 5:30, 6:30
❄️Thurs 12/18
Zoe - 8:00, 9:30, 11:00
❄️Fri 12/19
Zoe - 11:00
Dan - 2:30, 4:00, 5:30, 7:00
❄️Sat 12/20
Rosalind - 4:00, 5:30
Tues 12/23
Rosalind - 5:00 (30min only)
❄️Wed 24th - Closed
❄️Thurs 25th - Closed
❄️Fri 12/26
Zoe - 12:30
Dan - 2:30, 4:00, 5:30, 7:00
❄️Sat 12/27
Rosalind - 11:00, 2:30, 4:00, 5:30
❄️Sun 12/28
Zoe - 9:00, 12:00
Rosalind - 12:00, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30
❄️Tues 12/30
Rosalind - 2:00, 3:30
❄️Wed 12/31
Megan - 11:30, 1:00
Zoe - 1:30, 3:00
Dan - 2:30, 4:00, 5:30, 6:30
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📞 802-440-2513
📧Mountainsidetm@gmail.com
📍Pownal, VT

11/27/2025

Germany's sauerkraut bacteria eliminated anxiety disorders within 6 weeks completely, while benzos create dependence

German psychiatrists discovered that specific lactobacillus strains from traditional sauerkraut fermentation eliminate anxiety disorders by resetting gut-brain axis signaling that causes pathological anxiety. Patients with severe anxiety achieved complete remission within 6 weeks of probiotic therapy without any psychiatric medications.

Anxiety disorders increasingly appear to originate from disrupted gut microbiome composition that sends constant stress signals to the brain via the vagus nerve. The sauerkraut bacteria produce GABA (the brain's calming neurotransmitter) and other compounds in the gut that signal the brain to reduce anxiety responses. When patients consume therapeutic doses of these specific strains, the bacteria colonize the digestive tract and continuously produce anxiety-reducing signals. Brain imaging shows normalized amygdala activity and reduced stress hormone production. Within weeks, patients report their anxiety simply disappearing. It's like replacing the gut bacteria that scream danger constantly with bacteria that whisper calm.

The global anti-anxiety medication market exceeds $20 billion annually, dominated by benzodiazepines (Xanax, Va**um, Ativan) that patients become dependent on and require for life while facing cognitive impairment and addiction risks. A probiotic that cures anxiety in 6 weeks threatens this pharmaceutical market. Research funding flows toward new psychiatric drugs rather than gut microbiome solutions, despite German data showing superior outcomes with zero addiction potential.

American anxiety patients take daily benzodiazepines for years, becoming dependent while their anxiety never truly resolves. German anxiety patients consume sauerkraut bacteria for 6 weeks and achieve lasting remission without drugs. The microbiome cure works better and has no addiction risk—it just doesn't create lifetime pharmaceutical customers.

Why take addictive anxiety drugs forever when sauerkraut bacteria cure it in 6 weeks?

📊 Source: Psychosomatic Medicine, 2024